IN PHOTOS: Rain brings smog-free start to New Year in Mumbai

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Instead of bright sunshine, parts of Mumbai woke up to cloudy skies and showers. Pics/Shadab Khan

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The rainfall changed the usual festive mood associated with the first day of the year

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Showers began shortly before 6 am, with some areas receiving moderate rain while others experienced light drizzle

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The intensity of the rain reduced after around 6.15 am, settling into intermittent drizzling by dawn

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Cool winds accompanied the rain, bringing down the minimum temperature to around 16 degrees Celsius

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The unexpected showers helped clear the air, offering smog-free views across the city